1
as in assessing
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars
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as in calculating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot
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Recent Examples of estimating
The park is home to around 1,000 black bears and grizzlies, with park officials estimating that about 300 grizzly bears were inhabiting the area in 2023.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The scientists were inspired by Bayesian experimental design, in which researchers interpret decision-making by estimating the likelihoods of events given prior assumptions.
—Peter Hall, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Let’s get the ridership-estimating team right to work on this.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Admission is free but advance registration helps planners in estimating crowd capacity.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2026
Its model attempts to predict where each club will finish in the Premier League by estimating the outcome of every match, using betting-market odds and the Opta Power Rankings.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 1 May 2026
However, several experts warn the restrictions could hinder access, with The Urban Institute estimating that the changes may result in up to 10 million people losing Medicaid coverage in the next two years.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In 2019, the city began working on the bridge again, estimating an $11 million cost and completion by 2023.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Lively’s legal team is seeking to introduce testimony estimating the Gossip Girl actress suffered between $39 million and $143 million in losses following the fallout from the dispute.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The scientists were inspired by Bayesian experimental design, in which researchers interpret decision-making by estimating the likelihoods of events given prior assumptions.
—Peter Hall, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Let’s get the ridership-estimating team right to work on this.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Admission is free but advance registration helps planners in estimating crowd capacity.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2026
Its model attempts to predict where each club will finish in the Premier League by estimating the outcome of every match, using betting-market odds and the Opta Power Rankings.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 1 May 2026
However, several experts warn the restrictions could hinder access, with The Urban Institute estimating that the changes may result in up to 10 million people losing Medicaid coverage in the next two years.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In 2019, the city began working on the bridge again, estimating an $11 million cost and completion by 2023.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Lively’s legal team is seeking to introduce testimony estimating the Gossip Girl actress suffered between $39 million and $143 million in losses following the fallout from the dispute.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimating
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Companies are publicly assessing employees by token use, with both too high and too low values generating concern.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Doctors will determine how long the quarantine will last after assessing the passengers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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When calculating with these numbers, avoiding PMI could save you anywhere from $120 to $280 per month on a $400,000 loan.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Cold, calculating and highly intelligent, Dedra saw the rebellion coming when none of her other peers did.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Rob Newland is an appraiser who has been valuing real estate property since 1998.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Avoca, over the last couple years, has raised more than $125 million, valuing the company at $1 billion, Fortune has exclusively learned.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel, look like average beaming newlyweds, young parents fake-posing with margaritas and figuring things out.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The defensive effort and quality has been extraordinary, but that’s never before stopped Brunson from figuring it out over the course of a playoff series.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Doncic absence prevents the Lakers from properly evaluating their roster against playoff competition, complicating their ability to assess key personnel needs for the offseason.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In evaluating their bold promises, there are two crucial facts to remember.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The price-to-book ratio remains a reasonable proxy for gauging Berkshire’s intrinsic value.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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And pH1 is on the chart in terms of gauging the health of water.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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Leave curb-appeal gawkers guessing with a DIY trash bin enclosure with a planter top.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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That may have been in part to keep any adversaries (or lone wolves) guessing.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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In stark contrast to the teenage social scene once synonymous with malls, many of Lincolnwood’s shoppers seemed to come there alone, making beelines for the still-open Old Navy or Victoria Secret without ever removing their headphones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 9th House and trines Venus in your sign, making learning and creative thinking especially fertile.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Estimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimating. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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